Europe

Deutsche Welle

February 16, 2026

Russia Tightens Control: YouTube, WhatsApp Now Blocked

As Russia blocks YouTube and WhatsApp, users seek alternatives amidst increasing internet censorship. The move raises global concerns over digital freedom.

#Russia #internet censorship #YouTube

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The New York Times

February 16, 2026

Canada Shifts Military Spending Away from U.S. to Domestic Firms

Canada's new strategy pivots military spending from U.S. firms to boost its own defense industry, impacting North American defense dynamics.

#Canada #military #defense industry

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Al Jazeera

February 16, 2026

Balkan Arms Escalate Swedish Street Violence: A Deep Dive

Balkan weapons are intensifying violence in Sweden, tracing their path reveals complex geopolitical and security challenges.

#Balkan region #Sweden #arms trafficking

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France 24

February 15, 2026

Marco Rubio Strengthens US Ties with Eastern Europe's Conservative Allies

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits Slovakia and Hungary, reinforcing bonds with their pro-Trump leaders amid EU tensions.

#Marco Rubio #US Foreign Policy #Eastern Europe

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Deutsche Welle

February 15, 2026

Epstein's Secret Deutsche Bank Accounts Stir Global Controversy

The Epstein files reveal shocking details about Jeffrey Epstein's 40 accounts with Deutsche Bank, sparking global scrutiny and geopolitical implications.

#Jeffrey Epstein #Deutsche Bank #financial scandal

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France 24

February 15, 2026

Ukrainian Drones Hit Russian Port; Rubio Tours Eastern Europe

Ukrainian drones attacked Russia's Black Sea Taman port, causing a fire, as US Secretary Marco Rubio begins his diplomatic tour in Eastern Europe.

#Ukraine #Russia #Black Sea

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The Guardian

February 15, 2026

Chiavenna: Italy's Hidden Gem Rediscovered by Modern Travelers

Chiavenna is a charming Lombardy town offering a nostalgic escape to Italy's lesser-known scenic beauty, now gaining renewed traveler interest.

#Italy #Chiavenna #Lombardy

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France 24

February 15, 2026

Europe Condemns Russia over Navalny Poisoning at Security Summit

Five European nations accuse Russia of poisoning Alexei Navalny as tensions rise at Munich Security Conference.

#Russia #Alexei Navalny #Europe

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Deutsche Welle

February 15, 2026

EU Leaders Welcome Rubio's Shift in US Tone at Munich Conference

European leaders cautiously embrace Secretary Marco Rubio's softened US stance at the Munich Security Conference amidst lingering Trump-era tensions.

#Munich Security Conference #Marco Rubio #US-EU relations

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The New York Times

February 15, 2026

Rubio Urges Europe to Evolve Amidst Transatlantic Relations Shift

Secretary of State Marco Rubio urges Europe to adapt amidst evolving transatlantic relations, emphasizing friendship but noting persistent rifts.

#transatlantic relations #marco rubio #europolitics

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France 24

February 14, 2026

Paris Police Neutralize Knife Attack Amid Terrorism Concerns

Paris police shot dead a knife-wielding assailant near the Arc de Triomphe, prompting a terrorism investigation. France lauds swift police response.

#Paris #France #terrorism

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Deutsche Welle

February 14, 2026

Germany Seeks to Bridge US-EU Divide, Calls for New Trump Partnership

Germany's Chancellor urges renewed trans-Atlantic ties, addressing US-EU tensions under Trump at the Munich Security Conference.

#Germany #US-EU relations #Trump Administration

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